HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/21/2009 - City CouncilREGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF COSTA MESA
July 21, 2009
The City Council meeting of the City of Costa Mesa, California met in regular
session July 21, 2009, at 5:01 p.m., in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 77 Fair
Drive, Costa Mesa. The meeting was called to order by the Mayor.
I. ROLL CALL
Council Members Mayor Allan R. Mansoor
Present: Mayor Pro Tem Wendy Leece
Council Member Eric R. Bever
Council Member Katrina Foley
Council Member Gary Monahan
Council Members None
Absent:
Officials Present: City Manager Allan Roeder
Assistant City Attorney Harold Potter
Administrative Services Director Stephen
Mandoki
City Clerk Julie Folcik
Human Resources Administrator Lance
Nakamoto
II. PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public speakers.
III. CLOSED SESSION:
1. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6., conference with
Allan L. Roeder. Citv Manaa_ er and Labor Neaotiator. Aaencv
Neaotiator: Steve Mandoki. Administrative Services Director.
reaardina Emplovee Ora_anizations: Costa Mesa Citv_ Emplovee
Association (CMCEA). Costa Mesa Firefiahters Association
(CMFA). Costa Mesa Police Officers Association (CMPOA) and
Costa Mesa Police Manaaement Association (CMPMA).
Mayor Mansoor recessed the meeting at 5:04 p.m., to the closed session in
Conference Room 1 B.
The Mayor reconvened the regular meeting at 6:00 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - David William Lester, U.S. Army (Retired),
World War II and Battle of the Bulge Combat Veteran, and Bronze Star with
V for Valor and Purple Heart Medal.
MOMENT OF SOLEMN EXPRESSION - Father Tashgian, St. Mary Armenian
Church
ROLL CALL
Council Members Mayor Allan R. Mansoor
Present: Mayor Pro Tem Wendy Leece
Council Member Eric R. Bever
Council Member Katrina Foley
Council Member Gary Monahan
Council Members None
Absent:
Officials Present: City Manager Allan Roeder
Assistant City Attorney Harold Potter
Acting Development Services Director Kimberly
Brandt
Public Services Director Peter Naghavi
Neighborhood Improvement Manager Muriel
Ullman
Fire Chief Mike Morgan
Administrative Services Director Stephen
Mandoki
Human Resources Analyst Ryan Thomas
Finance Director Marc Puckett
Recreation Manager Jana Ransom
Principal Planner Claire Flynn
City Clerk Julie Folcik
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
Assistant City Attorney Harold Potter reported that no action was taken on
the closed session item.
PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Mansoor recognized The Offices of South Coast Plaza for earning
LEED-EB Operations and Maintenance Gold Certifications by the U.S.
Green Building Council. The Mayor noted that they are the first buildings
in California to receive this prestigious distinction and presented a
proclamation to Mr. Chase McLaughlin, Director of South Coast Plaza
Towers.
IV. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Dennis Gradv. President of the Bark Park Foundation. invited
evervone to the 13th Annual Bark Park Foundation Doa Wash and
Vendor Fair to be held on Auaust 15. 2009. from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00
D.m., at the Darkina lot of the Bark Park.
2. Beth Refakes. Costa Mesa. commented on the improvements
of NewDort Boulevard and the efforts of minimizing_ traffic Droblems:
referred to the announcement of the dedication ceremonv of the
Old Town Costa Mesa Newport Boulevard beautification
Droiect and the area reference as "Old Town" notina it should
be known as "Downtown." She referred to an article in the
newspaper relating to the proposed State budaet cuts and
expressed concern on the imDact to the Citv budaet.
3. Ernie Feenev. Costa Mesa. reDorted that the police were called out
to the Costa Mesa Senior Center 14 times since January of 2008
and expressed concern on the matter.
4. Chris McEvoy, Costa Mesa, encouraged that the Council to
reconsider allowina_ businesses to operate without a special use
Dermit to promote businesses in the area: asked the Council to
reconsider their determination and reinstatina the Teen Drop -In
Proaram: and encouraaed the Council to keep the character of the
Citv while dealina with budaet issues.
V. COUNCIL MEMBERS' REPORTS, COMMENTS, AND SUGGESTIONS
Council Member Eric Bever congratulated Jake Gibb and Shawn
Rosenthal for winning the Manhattan Beach Volleyball Open
Championship; and addressed a public speaker's comments
noting "inconsistency" regarding his request to "keep the character of the
city" while encouraging a change to the zoning regulations.
Mayor Pro Tem Wendy Leece spoke about her role as the liaison to the
Costa Mesa Senior Center noting that she have been receiving letters
regarding the elimination of the bread program at the Center and
requested City staff to assist the Senior Center in reinstating the bread
program; commented on a public speaker's suggestion to increase
revenues by auctioning golf rounds provided by the Costa Mesa Golf
Course; announced she attended a photo opportunity with Council
Member Foley at the TeWinkle Teen Drop In Program and expressed
support of the program; announced the adoption of State laws AB32 the
Global Warming Act and SB375 on Greenhouse Gas Emissions; thanked
City staff for producing the Business Assistance Guide to help new
businesses; announced she attended the League of California Cities
meeting on State seizure of local funding; announced she attended the
meeting of the O.C. Vector Control, Dedication Ceremony at Triangle
Square, and the Soroptomist Club Welcome Convention.
Council Member Katrina Foley thanked the Daily Pilot for contributing
$1200 to the TeWinkle Teen Center, thanked the Maloof Brothers for the
Maloof Money Cup event recognizing it as a success and for the
tax revenue it produced, and announced the opening of the Orange
County Fair.
VI. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM NOS. 1 THROUGH 11.
MOTION: Approve recommended actions for Consent Calendar Item
Nos. 1 through 11, except for Consent Calendar Item Nos. 6 and 7.
Moved by Mayor Allan R. Mansoor, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Wendy Leece.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Mayor Allan R. Mansoor, Mayor Pro Tem Wendy Leece, Council
Member Eric R. Bever, Council Member Katrina Foley, Council
Member Gary Monahan
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Reading Folder.
The following claims were received and processed by the City
Clerk: Daniela Bolzman; Patricia Faye Cruz; Kahraman Lateef;
Denise, Gerardo, and Joshua Naranjo; State Compensation
Insurance Fund; and Brian Tunstall.
The following requests for Alcoholic Beverage Control Licenses
were received and processed:
Trader Joes Company, for Trader Joes located at 640 West 17th
Street, for a type 42 (on -sale beer and wine — public premises).
Thai Puparn Corporation, for Thai Tastee located at 560 West 19th
Street, Unit C, for a person-to-person transfer of an existing type 41
(on -sale beer and wine for a bona fide eating place).
420 Concept LLC, Pizzeria Ortica located at 650 Anton Boulevard,
Suite J, for a person-to-person and premise -to -premise transfer of
an existing type 47 (on -sale general for a bona fide eating place).
2. Reaular Adiourned Meetina/Studv Session Minutes of June 9.
2009. Reaular Meetina Minutes of June 16. 2009 and July 7. 2009.
ACTION: Continued Regular Adjourned Meeting/Study Session
Minutes of June 9, 2009; Approved Regular Meeting Minutes of
June 16, 2009 and July 7, 2009.
3. Warrant Resolution 2274, fundina Citv operatina expenses for
$703.925.76. - -
ACTION: Resolution adopted.
4. Warrant Resolution 2275, funding Pavroll No. 914 for
$2.519.357.19 and Pavroll No. 913A for neaative $40.00 and Citv
operating expenses for $1,502,009.90 including pavroll deductions.
ACTION: Resolution adopted.
5. Lease Agreement with Global Tower Assets, LLC, a Delaware LLC,
750 Park of Commerce Boulevard, #300, Boca Raton, Florida, for
placement of a monopine cell tower at the Costa Mesa Golf
Course, for five (5) vears with an option to renew with five (5) vears
options.
ACTION: Approved; authorized the City Manager and City Clerk to
sign.
8. Reduction of Maintenance Bond (Certificate No. SU 5014567), from
$321.500 to $64.300, to Headlands Reserve. LLC. 24849 Del
Prado, Dana Point, in connection with the Coastal Saqe Scrub
Restoration Proiect at Fairview Park.
ACTION: Approved.
9. Adopt plans, specifications, and workinq details for "Proposition 1 B"
Street Maintenance Project, Citv Pro iect No. 09-05. and award
construction contract to All American Asphalt. Post Office Box
2229, Corona, in the amount of $993,993.
ACTION: Approved; authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to sign.
10. Adopt plans. specifications. and working details for the
rehabilitation of Orange Avenue (from Del Mar Avenue to Mesa
Drive), Citv Proiect No. 09-13, and award construction contract to
R.J. Noble Companv, 15505 East Lincoln Avenue, Orana_ e, in the
amount of $524,750.
ACTION: Approved; authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to sign.
11. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA. APPOINTING AN AUTHORIZED
AGENT FOR OBTAINING GRANT MONIES. EQUIPMENT, OR
SERVICES UNDER THE 2008 HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT
PROGRAM.
ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. 09-50.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
6. Revision of Substantial Amendment to the 2008-2009 Annual Action
Plan for the aaalication of Community Develoament Block Grant
(CDBG-R) funds.
Neighborhood Improvement Manager Muriel Ullman summarized the
report and responded to questions from the Council relating to shovel -
ready projects and funding for the Joanne Street Bike Trail Project.
Phil Morello, Costa Mesa, commented on the need to be ready with
shovel -ready projects since Congress is speaking about a possible second
stimulus.
Martin Millard, Costa Mesa, stated that the Joanne Street Bike Trail Project
was not a good idea and opined that funding should be used to remove
slum buildings.
MOTION: Approve.
Moved by Mayor Allan R. Mansoor, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Wendy Leece.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Mayor Allan R. Mansoor, Mayor Pro Tem Wendy Leece, Council
Member Eric R. Bever, Council Member Katrina Foley, Council
Member Gary Monahan
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
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7. Sole Source Purchase of a 100 -foot Tractor Drawn Aerial Ladder
Truck (TDA), from South Coast Fire Equipment. Inc.. 2020 South
Baker. Ontario. in the amount of $1.135.659.80.
(a). A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA
MESA, CALIFORNIA, TO AUTHORIZE A SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE
TRACTOR DRAWN AERIAL LADDER TRUCK (TDA).
At the request of Mayor Pro Tem Leece, Fire Chief Mike Morgan gave a
brief report of the staff report; described the new TDA truck; and
responded to questions from the Council and public speakers relating to
cost, delivery date, and purchase of a used vehicle.
Phil Morello, Costa Mesa, inquired on an auction of a used fire truck.
MOTION: Approve Sole Source Purchase; adopt Resolution No. 09-
51.
Moved by Mayor Allan R. Mansoor, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Wendy Leece.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Mayor Allan R. Mansoor, Mayor Pro Tem Wendy Leece, Council
Member Eric R. Bever, Council Member Katrina Foley, Council
Member Gary Monahan
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
As it was not yet the time set for Public Hearings, the Mayor proceeded to Old
Business and- New Business Items.
VIII. OLD BUSINESS
From the meeting_ of July 7, 2009, second reading and adoption of.
Ordinance 09-8: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, AMENDING TITLE 15, CHAPTER 1,
ARTICLE I OF THE COSTA MESA MUNICIPAL REGARDING
SHOPPING CART CONTAINMENT REQUIREMENTS, reauirinq
the installation of a shoppina cart containment sv_ stem at retail
stores which provide shoppina carts for customers.
MOTION: Adopt Ordinance No. 09-8, read by title only, and
waived further reading.
Moved by Mayor Allan R. Mansoor, seconded by Mayor Pro
Tem Wendy Leece.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Mayor Allan R. Mansoor, Mayor Pro Tem Wendy Leece,
Council Member Eric R. Bever, Council Member Katrina
Foley, Council Member Gary Monahan
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
IX. NEW BUSINESS
1. Presentation by Jonathan Kramer. Citv Technical Advisor. Kramer
Firm Inc., and Ron Bover, Corporate Senior Network Enaineer.
Time Warner Cable. rea_ ardina_ the inspection of Time Warner Plant
Svstems and Facilities.
Administrative Services Director Steve Mandoki introduced
technical advisor, Mr. Jonathan Kramer (Kramer Firm, Inc.) and
Corporate Senior Network Engineer Ron Boyer (Time Warner
Cable) who each made a presentation regarding the inspection of
Time Warner Plant Systems and Facilities and addressed the
complaints received.
Beth Refakes, Costa Mesa, commented on the improvements of
Time Warner services.
MOTION: Receive and file report.
Moved by Council Member Katrina Foley, seconded by Mayor
Pro Tem Wendy Leece.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Mayor Allan R. Mansoor, Mayor Pro Tem Wendy Leece,
Council Member Eric R. Bever, Council Member Katrina
Foley, Council Member Gary Monahan
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
2. Amendment to the Contract with the Board of Administration of the
California Public EmDlovees Retirement Svstem (CaIPERS):
(a). A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, TO AMEND THE CONTRACT FOR
SAFETY MEMBERS BETWEEN THE BOARD OF
ADMINISTRATION OF THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES
RETIREMENT SYSTEM (CALPERS) AND THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA.
(b). AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
COSTA MESA, AUTHORIZING, AN AMENDMENT TO THE
CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
COSTA MESA AND THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE
CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM
(CALPERS).
(c). Notice of Costs Disclosure to provide two (2) years additional
service credit for Safety and Miscellaneous members.
The Administrative Services Director provided an overview of the
staff report. He, along with Finance Director Marc
Puckett, responded to questions from the Council relating to
CALPERS employee contributions and the number of employees
eligible for early retirement.
MOTION: Adopt Resolution No. 09-52.
Moved by Mayor Allan R. Mansoor, seconded by Council
Member Katrina Foley.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Mayor Allan R. Mansoor, Mayor Pro Tem Wendy Leece,
Council Member Eric R. Bever, Council Member Katrina
Foley, Council Member Gary Monahan
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
MOTION: Introduced Ordinance No. 09-9 for first reading, read
by title only, and waived further reading; authorized the City
Clerk to execute required CALPERS certifications and
documents (for Safety and Miscellaneous groups).
Moved by Mayor Allan R. Mansoor, seconded by Council
Member Katrina Foley.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Mayor Allan R. Mansoor, Mayor Pro Tem Wendy Leece,
Council Member Eric R. Bever, Council Member Katrina
Foley, Council Member Gary Monahan
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
MOTION: Receive and file notice.
Moved by Mayor Allan R. Mansoor, seconded by Council
Member Katrina Foley.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Mayor Allan R. Mansoor, Mayor Pro Tem Wendy Leece,
Council Member Eric R. Bever, Council Member Katrina
Foley, Council Member Gary Monahan
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. PUBLIC HEARING: Review of the decision of the Parks and
Recreation Commission to allow a facilitv use permit for a private
basketball leaaue to use the Downtown Recreation Center
Gvmnasium (1860 Anaheim Avenue) on Sundays beginning July
25.2009. - - -
Council Member Bever in noting his reasons for the review felt that
the volleyball and basketball players that would be impacted were
not notified until after the decision to lease the DRC gym to a for-
profit basketball league would have been made; that it would be
displacing those residents who would otherwise be using the gym,
and noted that residents of the surrounding area were not notified
of the use which would likely increase traffic to the park. Council
Member Leece concurred, expressed concern of noticing, and felt
that current gym users should be notified of the matter. Council
Member Foley questioned the reasons for the review and the
noticing requirements; pointed out the league does include Costa
Mesa residents and rental of the facility would generate revenue.
Martin Millard, Costa Mesa, noted that the league is from Santa
Ana and is known as a "business." He questioned the impact on
parking, and hidden costs such as the wear and tear on the facility.
Chris Eric, Costa Mesa, commented on the intense use of the
facility and the potential detriment to the community; expressed
concern of traffic issues and for-profit businesses taking
precedence over community residents.
Chris McEvoy, Costa Mesa, commented that he would like the City
generate revenue and pointed out additional tax revenues from
participants; suggested reducing the League's hours on Sundays
and not allowing hard -soled shoes.
The Mayor stated that he would like to see the gym utilized
effectively by as many Costa Mesa residents who wish to use it.
MOTION: Approve a request of issuance of a Facility Use
Permit for the Downtown Recreation Center Gymnasium to
Rigoberto Bautista to manage the Costa Mesa Weekend
Basketball League on Sundays for an initial six-month term
with an option for an additional six-month term by mutual
consent; give priority registration to confirmed Costa Mesa
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residents who provide a California drivers license or a State
issued identification card with a Costa Mesa address.
Moved by Mayor Allan R. Mansoor, seconded by Council
Member Gary Monahan.
Council Member Monahan inquired on the rental cost of the facility.
Recreation Manager Jana Ransom noted that the rate is based
upon an hourly rate of $120 per hour.
Council Member Foley in asking for clarification on the motion
inquired if a name change was required of the league to Costa
Mesa Weekend Basketball League. The Recreation Manager
noted that the league was a "for-profit" business pointing out that
the facility would be rented by the league owner, Rigoberto
Bautista.
Further discussion ensued among the Council relating to the motion
and referencing the league as the "Costa Mesa Weekend
Basketball League." The Recreation Manager responded to
questions from the Council relating to current gym use, noticing,
alternative facilities, impact, and parking accommodations. She
noted that she has been in contact with Mr. Bautista and conveyed
his interest in managing the City's weekday league and his interest
in gym time.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Mayor Allan R. Mansoor, Mayor Pro Tem Wendy Leece,
Council Member Katrina Foley, Council Member Gary
Monahan
Noes: Council Member Eric R. Bever
Absent: None.
2. PUBLIC HEARING: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA. APPROVING
AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE MESA WEST BLUFFS URBAN
PLAN SP -05-08 RELATED TO ADDITIONAL MIXED-USE.
LIVE/WORK, AND RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT PROVISIONS
IN THE WESTSIDE MIXED-USE OVERLAY ZONE.
Principal Planner Claire Flynn summarized the staff report and
responded to questions from the Council relating to work space
area of proposed live/work developments on 18th Street
and recommendations of the Planning Commission.
Council Member Leece supported staff's recommendation
regarding the definition of "adequate" work space and expressed
concern on live/work units reverting to residential units if work
space is not defined.
Council Member Bever felt that the percentage of proposed work
space was excessive.
Eleanor Egan, Costa Mesa, commented on the development of
live/work units and the use of such units as residential; expressed
concern of encouraging development of high-density
residential units in a high-density area; spoke about the need for a
standard in order to exercise control of the type of proposed
developments, suggesting a sliding scale on establishing a
size for work space. She responded to questions from the Council
relating to the definition of high-density and adequate work space;
and proposed slight changes to the recommendations of the
Planning Commission.
Chris McEvoy, Costa Mesa, echoed the comments of the previous
speaker opining that live/work units disguise high-density and
pointed out impacts such as complaints, problems, noise, and
parking.
Chris Eric, Costa Mesa, commented on a suggestion of a sliding
scale on minimum size of work space and supported a flexible
scale that would be determined by staff and the commission.
John Hawley, Costa Mesa, referred to the land use matrix noting
that the indicated facilities would require more work space, and
expressed support of a sliding scale to define work space.
Kathleen Eric, Costa Mesa, encouraged the Council would leave
the plan as it was intended.
Martin Millard, Costa Mesa, spoke of the need to encourage
developers to come in and focus on development of loft type
structures.
Phil Morello, Costa Mesa, expressed concern of the area turning
into a "slum" and questioned enforcement of live/work units.
Colin McCarthy, member of the Planning Commission, clarified that
nothing was being removed from the plan and expressed concern
of a minimum standards and ensuring no high-density. He
responded to questions from the Council and opined that a
minimum standard would restrict development noting that staff
could provide direction.
Council Member Monahan expressed support of the Planning
Commission's recommendations.
MOTION: Adopt resolution approving Amendment No. 1 to the
Mesa West Bluffs Urban Plan.
Moved by Council Member Gary Monahan. Motion died for lack of
second.
In response to the definition of "High Density", as noted by a public
speaker to be "20 units per acre", Council Member Bever felt that
the number was low compared with densities allowed in other cities
as well as the parts of the city where 50 to 100 dwelling units to the
acre have been permitted. He inquired on parking requirements
of live/work and residential units, recognized the importance of the
flexibility of the plans, and expressed the support for the urban
plans "as is."
MOTION: Receive and file report..
Moved by Council Member Eric R. Bever. Motion died for lack of
second.
Council Member Foley indicated the need for more discussion on
the item and suggested continuing the item to a study session.
Mayor Pro Tem Leece also supported additional discussion for
further clarification on the plan.
MOTION: Continue the item to a Study Session.
Moved by Council Member Katrina Foley, seconded by Mayor Pro
Tem Wendy Leece.
SUBSTITUTE MOTION: Adopt Resolution No. 09-53 to approve the
Amendment No. 1 to the Mesa West Bluffs Urban Plan.
Moved by Council Member Gary_ Monahan, seconded by Council
Member Eric R. Bever.
The Mayor expressed support of the recommendations of the
Planning Commission and proposed the following additions:
1. Approve page three of the Planning Commission staff report
dated April 13, 2009, Item B, bullet -point item three to establish
minimum size of work spaces in live/work units to encourage
business,
2. In the Mesa West Bluffs Urban Plan, page seven, paragraph
one (b), not to delete the word "adequate,"
3. In the Mesa West Bluffs Urban Plan, amend page eight, last
sentence in paragraph four to replace "could" with "will," and amend
first paragraph under Residential Reversion of Live/Work Units to
replace "expressly discouraged" with "not allowed."
The maker of the motion agreed to the additions. The seconder of
the motion expressed reservation. Council Member Foley
questioned the impact of the proposed additions and reiterated her
support of continuing the item for further discussion.
Council Member Bever suggested a minimum required work -space
of 150 square feet which could eliminate the word "adequate" in the
definition and inquired on the work -space size of the live/work
development on 18th Street. He indicated that the space of
approximately 300 to 350 square feet was more than reasonable
for the development.
Further discussion ensued among the Council and City staff
relating to clarification of the motion and proposed changes.
Council Member Foley reiterated her suggestion to further discuss
and evaluate the amendments at a study session.
The substitute motion failed by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Eric R. Bever, Council Member Gary
Monahan
Noes: Mayor Allan R. Mansoor, Mayor Pro Tem Wendy Leece,
Council Member Katrina Foley
Absent: None.
The motion failed by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Wendy Leece, Council Member Katrina
Foley
Noes: Mayor Allan R. Mansoor, Council Member Eric R. Bever,
Council Member Gary Monahan
Absent: None.
MOTION: Adopt Resolution No. 09-53 to approve the Amendment
No. 1 to the Mesa West Bluffs Urban Plan as amended by the
following:
1. Approve page four, of the City Council staff report, Table A —
bullet -point items 2 through 6:
*Include clarification that roof gardens -shall not be considered a
building story.
*Include clarification that other mixed-use development standards
from different Urban Plans may apply to a project.
*Include explanation of deviations (and justifications for
deviations).
*Include important distinctions between live/work units and
residential lofts.
*Include minimum interior dimensions of 10 -foot wide by 38 -foot
long for two -car tandem garages, and
2. In the Mesa West Bluffs Urban Plan, page seven, paragraph 1
(b), not to delete the word "adequate."
Moved by Council Member Gary Monahan, seconded by Mayor
Allan R. Mansoor for discussion.
Discussion ensued between Council Member Monahan and the
Mayor regarding proposed additions to the plan and establishing a
minimum size of work space in live/work units.
Council Member Bever believed that the proposed square footage
was too high and suggested 150 square foot for a minimum work
space size. Following discussion on the size of the work space, the
Mayor indicated he was interested in leaving the work space closer
to 300 to 350 square feet pointing out that the "work" stays in
live/work. Council Member Monahan suggested establishing a
minimum workspace of 250 square feet, the seconder of the motion
agreed.
Council Member Foley encouraged changing the minimum
workspace to at least 600 to 900 square feet. The motion
restated:
MOTION: Adopt Resolution No. 09-53 to approve the
Amendment No. 1 to the Mesa West Bluffs Urban Plan as
amended by the following:
1. Approve page four, of the City Council staff report, Table A —
bullet -point items 2 through 6:
*Include clarification that roof gardens shall not be
considered a building story.
*Include clarification that other mixed-use development
standards from different Urban Plans may apply to a project.
*Include explanation of deviations (and justifications for
deviations).
*Include important distinctions between live/work units and
residential lofts.
*Include minimum interior dimensions of 10 -foot wide by 38 -
foot long for two -car tandem garages.
2. Approve page three of the Planning Commission staff report
dated April 13, 2009-- Item B, bullet -point item 3:
*Establish minimum size of work spaces in live/work units to
encourage business; and
*Remove the chart and establish a minimum workspace of
250 sq ft.
3. In the Mesa West Bluffs Urban Plan, page seven, paragraph
1 (b), not to delete the word "adequate"; and
4. In the Mesa West Bluffs Urban Plan, amend page eight, last
sentence in paragraph 4, to replace "could" with "will".
Moved by Council Member Gary Monahan, seconded by Mayor
Allan R. Mansoor.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Mayor Allan R. Mansoor, Council Member Eric R. Bever,
Council Member Gary Monahan
Noes: Mayor Pro Tem Wendy Leece, Council Member Katrina
Foley
Absent: None.
3. PUBLIC HEARING: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
COSTA MESA. CALIFORNIA. FOR CODE AMENDMENT CO -09-
006 TO AMEND TITLE 9. CHAPTER V. FILMING ACTIVITIES. OF
THE COSTA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING FILM
PERMIT RULES AND REGULATIONS.
The Principal Planner summarized the staff report.
MOTION: Introduce Ordinance No. 09-10 for first reading, read
by title only and waived further reading.
Moved by Mayor Allan R. Mansoor, seconded by Mayor Pro
Tem Wendy Leece.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Mayor Allan R. Mansoor, Mayor Pro Tem Wendy Leece,
Council Member Eric R. Bever, Council Member Katrina
Foley, Council Member Gary Monahan
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
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X. REPORTS
The City Manager announced that the State may have a budget but
pointed out the lack of details. He noted that the situation is being
monitored through the League of California Cities and other
organizations pointing out that it was not positive for local governments.
He encouraged the public to contact your representatives about your
opinions on the State Budget.
XI. ADJOURNMENT - The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 9:28
p.m. The next Regular City Council Meeting to be held on August 4,
2009.
ATTEST: _
City QUerk of the,-- 6ity of Costa Mesa
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Mayor of the City of Costa Mesa